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    Line thickness is not uniform (iPF6300S)

    16-Mar-2011
    8201111000

    Issue

    Line thickness is not uniform

    Cause and Solution

    <Cause1> In the [Special Settings] dialog box of the Windows printer driver, [Fast Graphic Process] is selected.
    <Corrective Action>
    Access the printer driver [Properties] dialog box from [Print] in the [File] menu of the source application, and follow these steps to print.
    1. Clear the option [Open Preview When Print Job Starts] on the Main tab.
    2. Clear the option [Page Layout] on the [Layout] tab.
    3. Click the [Special Settings] button on the [Layout] tab to display the [Special Settings] dialog box, and then clear the option [Fast Graphic Process].

    <Cause2> The blue Switch on the platen is set incorrectly.
    <Corrective Action>
    Move the Switch numbered corresponding to the size of paper for printing opposite to the ● position.

    <Cause3> The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.
    <Corrective Action1>
    Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
    <Corrective Action2>
    Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer.
    1. Press the [Stop] button and stop printing.
    2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.

    <Cause4> Incorrect Printhead alignment value.
    <Corrective Action1>
    When printing fine lines or text at high precision on glossy or semi-glossy photo or proofing paper, set the optimal Printhead height before aligning the printhead.
    <Corrective Action2>
    In the Control Panel menu, use a lower [Head Height] setting.

    <Cause5> Depending on the type of paper, the thickness of printed lines may be noticeably inconsistent.
    <Corrective Action>
    Specify [Proof] in [Print Priority] in the printer driver.